2026 Participants

To every member of our team heading to the Gaff-n-Go Lineman Rodeo – whether you're competing as an Apprentice, Journeyman, or Equipment Operator, or serving as a vital Judge – we want to express our immense pride and unwavering support!

Your decision to participate speaks volumes about your dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence in this demanding profession. We know that preparing for the Gaff-n-Go takes countless hours of practice, honing skills, and focusing on safety – often on your own time – and we deeply appreciate that effort.

Representing our company at this prestigious event is an honor, and we are incredibly proud of every single one of you for stepping up to the challenge. Your participation highlights the talent and dedication that defines our team.

Compete safely, give it your all, learn from the experience, and know that everyone back home is cheering you on. We are honored to have you represent us at the Gaff-n-Go Rodeo!

 

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2026 Winners

Gaff-n-Go 2026 is officially in the books, and REC crews delivered another outstanding year of competition, teamwork and professionalism. Across the Apprentice, Journeyman and Equipment Operator divisions, REC competitors earned multiple perfect scores, event wins and overall championships while continuing to raise the standard of excellence in the field.

The team of Zach Carlisle (BR), Andrew Gray (BR) and Cody Lockhart (BR) captured Overall Equipment Operator Champion honors after earning first-place finishes with perfect scores in both the OCR Change-Out and the Digger Derrick/Mini Ex Obstacle Course events.

Hunter Jost (BR), Matthew Murphy (BR) and Travis Scheulen (BR) also earned a second-place finish in the Digger Derrick/Mini Ex Obstacle Course.

Several Equipment Operator teams earned perfect scores throughout the competition.

Perfect scores in the OCR Change-Out event were earned by:

• Zach Carlisle (BR), Andrew Gray (BR) and Cody Lockhart (BR)
• Sean Davis (BG), Bradley Hobbs (BG) and Addison Spicer (BG)
• Sean Cain (BR), Aaron Clark (BR) and Zach Carlisle (BR)
• Chris Farmer (BG), Chad Foster (LO) and Trey Roberts (BG)
• Blake Blackwell (BG), Brandon Mills (BG) and Thomas Mullen (BG)

Perfect scores in the Bucket Truck Hurtman Rescue event were earned by:

• Sean Cain (BR), Aaron Clark (BR) and Zach Carlisle (BR)
• Blake Blackwell (BG), Brandon Mills (BG) and Thomas Mullen (BG)
• Zach Carlisle (BR), Andrew Gray (BR) and Cody Lockhart (BR)
• Sean Davis (BG), Bradley Hobbs (BG) and Addison Spicer (BG)
• Chris Farmer (BG), Chad Foster (LO) and Trey Roberts (BG)
• Hunter Jost (BR), Matthew Murphy (BR) and Travis Scheulen (BR)

In the Journeyman division, multiple REC teams earned perfect scores in both the Hurtman Rescue and Recloser Change-Out events.

Perfect scores in the Hurtman Rescue event were earned by:

• Devin Hudson (CU), Kory Settle (CU) and Dillon Sheads (CU)
• Chad Foster (LO), Brandon Mills (BG) and Trey Roberts (BG)
• Cameron Lewis (BG), Jason Morris (BG) and Foster Pearson (BG)
• Andrew Gray (BR), Colby Monroe (BR) and Steven Savage (BR)
• Hunter Jost (BR), Matthew Murphy (BR) and Brady Weaver (BR)

Perfect scores in the Recloser Change-Out event were earned by:

• Andrew Gray (BR), Colby Monroe (BR) and Steven Savage (BR)
• Sean Cain (BR), Aaron Clark (BR) and Zach Carlisle (BR)
• Chad Foster (LO), Brandon Mills (BG) and Trey Roberts (BG)
• Chase Goodman (BG), Brandon Linder (BG) and Martin Pinon (BG)
• Devin Hudson (CU), Kory Settle (CU) and Dillon Sheads (CU)
• Hunter Jost (BR), Matthew Murphy (BR) and Brady Weaver (BR)
• Cameron Lewis (BG), Jason Morris (BG) and Foster Pearson (BG)

Beyond the scores and standings, Gaff-n-Go continues to showcase the dedication, preparation and teamwork that define REC employees every day in the field. From apprentices sharpening their skills to seasoned crews demonstrating precision under pressure, each competitor represented REC with professionalism and pride. Events like these not only celebrate technical excellence, but also strengthen the relationships, mentorship and cooperative spirit that make REC successful year after year.

A sincere thank-you goes out to every competitor, coordinator, judge and volunteer who helped make Gaff-n-Go 2026 another memorable event. Your commitment to safety, training and excellence continues to inspire the next generation of lineworkers and reinforces the strong culture that drives REC forward.